Texas Wheat

Don't miss the Farmers & Friends Reception during the Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show. Join Texas Wheat & @TexasCorn for an evening of food, drinks and a chance to connect with fellow producers. We hope to see you there! Learn more at buff.ly/iZ7Y0Vf

Crop & Range Insurance Services is the only full-time, fully staffed crop and drought insurance agency in Central Texas, and their only job is to keep you going and growing. buff.ly/PV7VqGD

See your dollars at work! The board invests checkoff dollars in research that addresses real-world production challenges and helps Texas wheat farmers improve profitability, increase efficiency and stay competitive. buff.ly/5kwI6Zs

Happy National Sandwich Day! Long hours in the tractor call for a packed lunch box with plenty of good wheat-based eats. Whether you're well into planting season or just getting started, there's a good chance a sandwich is on the menu! What's your go-to tractor sandwich?

Trick or WHEAT? 🌾🎃 Some of your favorite Halloween treats have one special ingredient in common: wheat! From chocolate bars to licorice and pretzels, wheat is hiding in more treats than you might think. Have a safe and spooky Halloween!

AgriLife experts recommend scouting after emergence and continuing through tillering. When scouting look for stand establishment, disease transmission, root injury, foliar feeding and weeds and uneven crop growth. Learn more: buff.ly/TGwx1os

The Wheat Foods Council is taking on a new direction with a farmer-focused mission and vision. Sheri Glazier, WFC executive director, shares how market and consumer trends that create opportunities for the next chapter of domestic wheat marketing. buff.ly/xee2R23

Planting season is well underway across Texas, with over half of the expected acres planted. Thanks to highly anticipated precipitation in the High Plains, newly planted wheat is off to a strong start.

From classic sourdough to creative flavor inclusions, this year's Tri-State Fair Bread Baking Contest, sponsored by the board, showcased sourdough bakers from across the region. Check out the top three winning recipes: buff.ly/iAF6rM5

Incorporate the wonders of wheat with the new 4-H activities from the Fields of Learning! Highlight the nutritional benefits of wheat through hands-on activities and resources designed to prepare members for Food Challenge Contests. Learn more at buff.ly/w99eB4x

For generations, wheat farmers have worked the land, passed down their knowledge and grown a crop that helps feed the world. This National Farmer's Day, we celebrate the Texas wheat farmers who carry these traditions forward and continue growing the future of our industry.

Thank you to Plains Land Bank for their continued support of the association. With over 100 years of service, Plains Land Bank's main priority is to improve the means and well-being of farmers, ranchers and rural life in the Texas Panhandle. buff.ly/oNyggMc

At Dodd City ISD, students in Nathan Melson’s program are growing their knowledge from the ground up by planting, managing and harvesting wheat research plots. See how hands-on learning is bringing wheat production to life: buff.ly/8iglsY2

Wheat planting is underway across the state with an estimated 35% of acres planted and 16% emerged. Recent rainfall improved conditions but slowed progress this past week. As sunny skies emerge, farmers will be back in the fields drilling the 2027 wheat crop.

In this article, Dr. Brandon Gerrish offers considerations on potential differences in seed size which can affect overall plant populations and performance. Learn more: buff.ly/aB3DXVN

Now introducing 4-H activities through the Fields of Learning program! Engage 4-H members with activities focused on types of wheat and flour, and stay tuned for new activities each month. Download here: buff.ly/VEyxOFn

The final deadline to apply for, buy or change federal crop insurance policies for 2027 winter wheat is fast approaching. Learn more about your options and changes to SCO and ECO: buff.ly/SseQcSU